Topic: Citizens Initiative

The European Commission has approved the cultivation of various genetically modified crops, sparking a "European Citizens Initiative" to gather a million signatures in opposition. The hosts are dismissive of the initiative's chances, suggesting that unelected officials will ignore the public's concerns in favor of corporate interests like Monsanto.

The Lisbon Treaty includes a "European Citizens Initiative" that allows one million signatures to propose legislation to the European Commission. The hosts debate the feasibility of this system, comparing it to the SMS voting used in the Eurovision Song Contest. Concerns are raised that such a system could lead to a flood of frivolous petitions if not strictly regulated.